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GPA to ECTS Calculator
Estimate the equivalent ECTS letter grade for a US 4.0 GPA using the standard distribution mapping.
ECTS grade
B
Very good — next 25%
US GPA
3.70
0 - 4.0
How this works
Estimate the equivalent ECTS letter grade for a US 4.0 GPA using the standard distribution mapping.
Formula
A >= 3.8, B >= 3.3, C >= 2.7, D >= 2.0, E >= 1.0, F below 1.0.
Example
GPA 3.7 -> ECTS B (Very good).
Notes
- ECTS grades are distribution-based; universities may differ in exact cutoffs.
- Use this as an admissions-level estimate only.
Grading policies differ by university, department, and academic year. Use your institution's official calculator or transcript office for anything that counts (transfer credit, scholarships, honors).
FAQ
What does an ECTS grade mean?
ECTS grades A-E rank students by distribution: A is the top 10%, B next 25%, C next 30%, D next 25%, E lowest 10%.